Can anyone explain to me where all the spam is suddenly coming from in my yahoo email?

I didn't sign up for anything, but suddenly I am cluttered with spam. Is there any way to stop it?

Can anyone explain to me where all the spam is suddenly coming from in my yahoo email?
If you do purchases online, sign up for newsletters, forums, or anything that requires you to input your email, there is a big chance that you will get spam mail. Most websites do nothing to keep your email or info private, so they are accessible to affiliates on those websites, and they get passed around as usual. Eventually you are spammed with hundreds of junk mail. There isn't anything you can do besides filter them, but you can prevent spam somewhat. You might want to consider a PERSONAL email exclusively for family, friends, and other personals, and another email for newsletters, forums, and even shopping.





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